Assistant/Associate Professor School of Hospitality and Sport Mgmt

About the role

The University of South Florida’s (USF) Muma College of Business invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality and Sport Management. The School of Hospitality and Sport Management is the result of a recent merger between Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability and potential to publish in top hospitality journals.
• Teach courses in hospitality management at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Support the school’s development efforts.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Hospitality Management or a related field from an accredited university before the start of employment.
• Evidence of the ability to produce high-quality research.
• Evidence of research activity and the potential to publish in top journals in hospitality and tourism management or related fields.
• The ability to teach hospitality management or related business courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. with a major or concentration in hospitality & tourism management or a related field from an accredited university before the start of employment.
• Evidence of ability to make service contributions to the university and the profession.
• Expectation that the candidate will be collegial.
• Reputation of program granting the candidate’s degree.
• Reputation of program(s) and organizations where candidate has been employed, including the candidate’s current employer.

About Us

Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.